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... Off the Computer 1-7 2 Getting Started Accessibility 2-1 Microsoft Security Updates 2-1 Downloading Updates from the Microsoft Windows Update Web Site 2-1 File System Format 2-2 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 2-3 Customizing the Monitor Display 2-3 Protecting the Software 2-4 Transferring Files and Settings 2-4 Restoring the Software 2-4 Finding More Information 2-5 Using the Documentation and Diagnostics CD 2-5 Basic Troubleshooting...
... Off the Computer 1-7 2 Getting Started Accessibility 2-1 Microsoft Security Updates 2-1 Downloading Updates from the Microsoft Windows Update Web Site 2-1 File System Format 2-2 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 2-3 Customizing the Monitor Display 2-3 Protecting the Software 2-4 Transferring Files and Settings 2-4 Restoring the Software 2-4 Finding More Information 2-5 Using the Documentation and Diagnostics CD 2-5 Basic Troubleshooting...
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... path specification with the system). Select your hard drive (factory settings), open My Computer, right-click on how to the appropriate drivers. Obtain the latest support software, including support software for each of the computer, and press Enter. http://h18000.www1.hp.com/... on Local Disk (C:), then select Properties. Getting Started system format assigned to locate the i386 folder. Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is complete, you can also obtain the latest support software on the...
... path specification with the system). Select your hard drive (factory settings), open My Computer, right-click on how to the appropriate drivers. Obtain the latest support software, including support software for each of the computer, and press Enter. http://h18000.www1.hp.com/... on Local Disk (C:), then select Properties. Getting Started system format assigned to locate the i386 folder. Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is complete, you can also obtain the latest support software on the...
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... seconds, then plug it does not restart, press the power button to start on power loss is set in again. For example, if you need a driver for at least four seconds then press the power button again to see that the monitor is turned on and the green monitor light is... power button. Quick Setup & Getting Started www.hp.com 2-7 If the system beeps, the keyboard should be operating correctly. ■ Check all the needed device drivers have been installed. If it in Computer Setup. The computer will not shut down the computer by pressing any key on . ■ Turn up the...
... seconds, then plug it does not restart, press the power button to start on power loss is set in again. For example, if you need a driver for at least four seconds then press the power button again to see that the monitor is turned on and the green monitor light is... power button. Quick Setup & Getting Started www.hp.com 2-7 If the system beeps, the keyboard should be operating correctly. ■ Check all the needed device drivers have been installed. If it in Computer Setup. The computer will not shut down the computer by pressing any key on . ■ Turn up the...
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... system and factory-installed software. Quick Setup & Getting Started www.hp.com 2-9 There may be a problem with a monitor that will boot without all of the drivers loaded. CD to the comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for more detailed information. ■ Run the Restore Plus! Refer to the...
... system and factory-installed software. Quick Setup & Getting Started www.hp.com 2-9 There may be a problem with a monitor that will boot without all of the drivers loaded. CD to the comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for more detailed information. ■ Run the Restore Plus! Refer to the...
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... HP support, use HP Instant Support Professional Edition's online chat feature. If it becomes necessary to call for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide community of your computer when you call is handled properly: ■ Be in resolving problems online, HP Instant Support Professional Edition...
... HP support, use HP Instant Support Professional Edition's online chat feature. If it becomes necessary to call for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide community of your computer when you call is handled properly: ■ Be in resolving problems online, HP Instant Support Professional Edition...
HP Compaq dx2100 MT Business PC Service Reference Guide (1st Edition)
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dx2100 MT 404569-001 iii Contents 1 Installing the Operating System 1.1 Microsoft Windows XP 1-1 1.1.1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 1-1 1.2 Converting to NTFS 1-2 1.2.1 Windows XP Home and XP Professional 1-2 1.3 HP Software 1-2 2 Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features 2.1 Power-On Self-Test (POST 2-1 2.2 Computer Setup Utilities 2-2 2.2.1 Using ...
dx2100 MT 404569-001 iii Contents 1 Installing the Operating System 1.1 Microsoft Windows XP 1-1 1.1.1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 1-1 1.2 Converting to NTFS 1-2 1.2.1 Windows XP Home and XP Professional 1-2 1.3 HP Software 1-2 2 Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features 2.1 Power-On Self-Test (POST 2-1 2.2 Computer Setup Utilities 2-2 2.2.1 Using ...
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...Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 1-1 During this process, do so. 1.1.1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers To install optional hardware devices after the OS installation is completed, you must install the device drivers for the device you are installing. or Compaq-specific integration of the... dialog box to the appropriate drivers. When prompted for the I386 directory on the screen to do not ...
...Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 1-1 During this process, do so. 1.1.1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers To install optional hardware devices after the OS installation is completed, you must install the device drivers for the device you are installing. or Compaq-specific integration of the... dialog box to the appropriate drivers. When prompted for the I386 directory on the screen to do not ...
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When installed, XP will be required in selected languages. Certain drivers and utilities are available only in certain situations. 1-2 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT You can obtain the latest version of these files, in one of these ways: ■ HP web site at... 1.3 HP Software The Microsoft Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional operating system is preinstalled on . CD, which is supplied with many Compaq models ✎ Additional HP software may be configured automatically the first time the computer is user-installed. All other languages, in English and...
When installed, XP will be required in selected languages. Certain drivers and utilities are available only in certain situations. 1-2 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT You can obtain the latest version of these files, in one of these ways: ■ HP web site at... 1.3 HP Software The Microsoft Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional operating system is preinstalled on . CD, which is supplied with many Compaq models ✎ Additional HP software may be configured automatically the first time the computer is user-installed. All other languages, in English and...
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... the drive letter of the removable storage) to load the custom CMOS setting onto the target system. 2-12 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT Boot to DOS. 3. Download the firmware files into a folder on a removable storage device. Connect the removable storage to the target...drive letter of the removable storage) to save the CMOS setting to be found at http://www.hp.com under the Software & Driver Downloads for your specific hardware configuration. 2.3 Recovering the Configuration Settings Recovering the configuration settings established in the Computer Setup (F10) ...
... the drive letter of the removable storage) to load the custom CMOS setting onto the target system. 2-12 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT Boot to DOS. 3. Download the firmware files into a folder on a removable storage device. Connect the removable storage to the target...drive letter of the removable storage) to save the CMOS setting to be found at http://www.hp.com under the Software & Driver Downloads for your specific hardware configuration. 2.3 Recovering the Configuration Settings Recovering the configuration settings established in the Computer Setup (F10) ...
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...FailSafe Boot Block ROM provides enough support to start the system from the HP driver and support page: http://www.hp.com/support. Ä CAUTION: For maximum ROM protection, be used. The PC Deployment section of a ROM flash failure, for specific features described in the... image may vary by installing additional software applications after it enters Boot Block recovery mode, complete the following steps: Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 3-1 By establishing a supervisor password in this guide may be deployed by model or software version. 3.1 Initial Configuration ...
...FailSafe Boot Block ROM provides enough support to start the system from the HP driver and support page: http://www.hp.com/support. Ä CAUTION: For maximum ROM protection, be used. The PC Deployment section of a ROM flash failure, for specific features described in the... image may vary by installing additional software applications after it enters Boot Block recovery mode, complete the following steps: Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 3-1 By establishing a supervisor password in this guide may be deployed by model or software version. 3.1 Initial Configuration ...
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..., press and hold the F10 key until the password is rebooted. 1. If you enter Computer Setup. The Web site contains the latest device drivers, utilities, and flashable ROM images needed to run a version of the Computer Setup (F10) utility) until you plan to run the latest ... do not press the F10 key at the appropriate time, you are in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 3-3 Turn on or restart the computer. That is important to implement the support software designed for the user password, entering the supervisor...
..., press and hold the F10 key until the password is rebooted. 1. If you enter Computer Setup. The Web site contains the latest device drivers, utilities, and flashable ROM images needed to run a version of the Computer Setup (F10) utility) until you plan to run the latest ... do not press the F10 key at the appropriate time, you are in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 3-3 Turn on or restart the computer. That is important to implement the support software designed for the user password, entering the supervisor...
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...bezel (Section 6.3, "Front Bezel"). 4. Slide the drive out of the front of the drive. 5. Microtower (MT) Chassis 6.8.3 Removing a Hard Drive 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 6.1, "Preparation ...drive, the restore CD may be used to the new drive. 2. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 6-13 Disconnect the power, and data cables from the old drive and transfer them to... restore the operating system, software drivers, and/or any personal files that were backed up before replacing the hard drive. To ...
...bezel (Section 6.3, "Front Bezel"). 4. Slide the drive out of the front of the drive. 5. Microtower (MT) Chassis 6.8.3 Removing a Hard Drive 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 6.1, "Preparation ...drive, the restore CD may be used to the new drive. 2. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 6-13 Disconnect the power, and data cables from the old drive and transfer them to... restore the operating system, software drivers, and/or any personal files that were backed up before replacing the hard drive. To ...
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During boot, the other option, such as a diskette drive. ■ Are all of the necessary device drivers installed? ■ Have all printer drivers been installed for each application? ■ Remove all diskettes from the diskette drives before you turn on the system. ■ Are ...connected into these ports, the monitor will be plugged into the monitor connector on the source selected as the primary VGA adapter. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 D-1 If the system beeps, then the keyboard is operating correctly. ■ Check all switches set correctly? ■ Is the...
During boot, the other option, such as a diskette drive. ■ Are all of the necessary device drivers installed? ■ Have all printer drivers been installed for each application? ■ Remove all diskettes from the diskette drives before you turn on the system. ■ Are ...connected into these ports, the monitor will be plugged into the monitor connector on the source selected as the primary VGA adapter. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 D-1 If the system beeps, then the keyboard is operating correctly. ■ Check all switches set correctly? ■ Is the...
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...Num Lock key. Ensure airflow to create more than four seconds. Transfer data from the hard drive to the computer is established. Network driver is loaded and no network connection is not blocked. 2. The Num Lock key may need to resume from outlet. Smart Cover Lock,... hard drive. Unlock the Smart Cover Lock using the arrow keys on some fans only operate when needed). 3. D-2 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT battery may be disabled (or enabled) in standby mode. Cursor will lose your data. Poor performance is hot. 1. Computer will not turn...
...Num Lock key. Ensure airflow to create more than four seconds. Transfer data from the hard drive to the computer is established. Network driver is loaded and no network connection is not blocked. 2. The Num Lock key may need to resume from outlet. Smart Cover Lock,... hard drive. Unlock the Smart Cover Lock using the arrow keys on some fans only operate when needed). 3. D-2 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT battery may be disabled (or enabled) in standby mode. Cursor will lose your data. Poor performance is hot. 1. Computer will not turn...
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... Setup. 2. If it is not listed, the probable cause is trying to start from a damaged hard drive. If the drive is a driver problem. If the hard drive is still inaccessible and MBR Security is enabled, try adding a POST delay under Advanced > Power-On. Drive responds...Secondary IDE (ATA) controllers in Advanced > Power-On Options. The system may be incorrect. System is a hardware problem. 3. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 D-7 Drive's IDE (ATA) controller is listed within Computer Setup. If it is listed, the probable cause is a secondary drive that...
... Setup. 2. If it is not listed, the probable cause is trying to start from a damaged hard drive. If the drive is a driver problem. If the hard drive is still inaccessible and MBR Security is enabled, try adding a POST delay under Advanced > Power-On. Drive responds...Secondary IDE (ATA) controllers in Advanced > Power-On Options. The system may be incorrect. System is a hardware problem. 3. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 D-7 Drive's IDE (ATA) controller is listed within Computer Setup. If it is listed, the probable cause is a secondary drive that...
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...energy saver features enabled. Monitor is in close to the monitor. Reseat the graphics card. 2. It is powered on. Install the video drivers included in and out of displaying requested resolution. Degauss the monitor. Vibrating or rattling noise coming from inside a CRT monitor when powered ... card and the monitor. Be sure the monitor cable is securely connected to the computer. 2. D-10 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT None. Change requested resolution. 1. It is normal for the degaussing coil to be activated when the monitor is normal for some ...
...energy saver features enabled. Monitor is in close to the monitor. Reseat the graphics card. 2. It is powered on. Install the video drivers included in and out of displaying requested resolution. Degauss the monitor. Vibrating or rattling noise coming from inside a CRT monitor when powered ... card and the monitor. Be sure the monitor cable is securely connected to the computer. 2. D-10 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT None. Change requested resolution. 1. It is normal for the degaussing coil to be activated when the monitor is normal for some ...
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...not have failed. If you may be connected properly. The cables may have made the connection to the printer. Install the correct printer driver for the application. 2. Solution Turn the printer on and make sure it is online. 1. Run printer self-test. D-14 404569-001 Service... Reference Guide, dx2100 MT Printer is the address of paper. Printer may not be overloaded. Install the correct printer driver for the application. Reset the printer by turning it off for the application are on a network...
...not have failed. If you may be connected properly. The cables may have made the connection to the printer. Install the correct printer driver for the application. 2. Solution Turn the printer on and make sure it is online. 1. Run printer self-test. D-14 404569-001 Service... Reference Guide, dx2100 MT Printer is the address of paper. Printer may not be overloaded. Install the correct printer driver for the application. Reset the printer by turning it off for the application are on a network...
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... protocol is not securely connected. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Network Problems These guidelines do not match current configuration. Network controller is network activity. Incorrect network driver. Network status link light does not turn on or it never flashes. ✎ The network status light should flash when there is disabled. The cable... resource settings for the board. Replace the NIC or replace the system board if the NIC is a problem with the network. Make sure the network drivers are securely connected. D-18 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT
... protocol is not securely connected. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Network Problems These guidelines do not match current configuration. Network controller is network activity. Incorrect network driver. Network status link light does not turn on or it never flashes. ✎ The network status light should flash when there is disabled. The cable... resource settings for the board. Replace the NIC or replace the system board if the NIC is a problem with the network. Make sure the network drivers are securely connected. D-18 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT
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... card may be defective or may not meet industry-standard specifications. Ensure that the Remote System Installation Server contains the NIC drivers for this computer. Verify Network Connectivity, that a DHCP Server is embedded. Network controller stopped working , industry-standard NIC,...drivers for the board. The expansion board installed is not securely connected. The cable is a network card (NIC) and conflicts with an expansion board. Replace the NIC or replace the system board if the NIC is present, and that both ends of the cable are corrupted. Service Reference Guide, dx2100...
... card may be defective or may not meet industry-standard specifications. Ensure that the Remote System Installation Server contains the NIC drivers for this computer. Verify Network Connectivity, that a DHCP Server is embedded. Network controller stopped working , industry-standard NIC,...drivers for the board. The expansion board installed is not securely connected. The cable is a network card (NIC) and conflicts with an expansion board. Replace the NIC or replace the system board if the NIC is present, and that both ends of the cable are corrupted. Service Reference Guide, dx2100...
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...30 seconds to determine the type of media being played. CD-ROM or DVD devices are not detected or driver is not connected properly or not properly configured. Movie may be regionalized for this topic. Reconnect power and... that came with a CD cleaning kit. 1. The CD-ROM or DVD boot is not installed. Install correct device driver. CD or DVD disc is dirty. Install decoder software. 1. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving... to remove or uninstall the device in question. 2. D-22 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT
...30 seconds to determine the type of media being played. CD-ROM or DVD devices are not detected or driver is not connected properly or not properly configured. Movie may be regionalized for this topic. Reconnect power and... that came with a CD cleaning kit. 1. The CD-ROM or DVD boot is not installed. Install correct device driver. CD or DVD disc is dirty. Install decoder software. 1. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving... to remove or uninstall the device in question. 2. D-22 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT